What music do you write to?

[daciasdesire]

So what gets your creative juices flowing? I find I like to listen to a little bit of soft music in the background while I write. Not to loud or too heavy as I find it dictracting. At the moment I am listening to one of my most favourite CDs Mermaid Aveneue by Billy Bragg and Wilco. Lets hear what the rest of you are listening to...

Dacia

 

[kendahl6969]

Since I got a digital cable box with my cable modem package, I usually find something that suits the story I'm writing for on their 'satellite radio' type channels and put it on in the background (or maybe one of the many MTV/ VH1 variations [no commercials there, either!]). Everything from hardcore rock and rap to christian and opera. For instance, for the married couple's bedroom scene in jakelyon's 'The E-mail' I had on a jazz channel like they did. For the 'Choices' porn shop, I probably had on something more 'alternative' for 'Kellie'.

 

[Imhotep]

Generally, I listen to classical music, or non vocal soundtracks while writing. As of late, I've been listen to the soundtrack from "You Only live Twice" by composer John Barry.

 

[niceguy2002tim]

background sounds

I hate to say this... but I haven't written anything in a long time. But... I can tell you what music I listen to while online surfing. Usually I have the TV going in the background. VH1 is usually the channel, but in the evenings I like TBS, they play a lot of Seinfeld and Everybody loves Raymond.

-Tim

 

[Zingiber]

Mostly I write late at night in a shared space, so it hasn't occurred to me to put on music. Some of my threads certainly describe music as part of the story.

I imagine for writing something soothing and not too distracting. Maybe Loreena McKennitt. My computer's music playlist is a little skewed for that -- surf guitar, tango, Cake, and Dr. John, if you can believe it. Need to mix in some more (less?) variety.

Perhaps someone might suggest a singer that would be along the same lines as the fictional "Billy Royce" from When The Cat's Away. Though maybe I haven't filled in enough details -- he has an enthusiastic following among college-age types, but strikes a chord with some of their swinging parents as well; his latest tour and album inspire making out and more on the part of the listeners.

Perhaps Billy Royce is a lighter-hearted version of Terry Moore's "Griffin Silver" from Strangers In Paradise. (Feel free to chime in, Ooohkitty, if you're connected again).

Sorry if I'm rambling a bit. Right now I'm listening to the traffic outside. Road sounds a little wet.

There's a copy of Mermaid Avenue around here somewhere, but I guess I'll start out with Don Reeve's Spirit Wild. Gotta love those guitar virtuosos...

Now where did I put my headphones?

-Z

 

[gizmoo69]

I love music but just can't listen to it when posting. I have a very short attention span.

What I usually do is play the music on my PC while reading, checking out these boards etc., but then switch it off when I start to type. Right now i'm listening to Carey by Joni Mitchell, but I have everything on my PC from Johnny Cash to the the Divine Comedy.

 

[SparkyMan]

Creative music

ENIGMA always seems to do it for me! Something about those droning rhythms pounding in the background to get the juices flowing. Seems to make the mind flow a little better.

 

[esclave_PP]

I love enigma and ambient music -- stuff without words usually. Phillip Glass works great. And hi! Just discovered this place!

 

[Zingiber]

Welcome to Chyoo-land, Malcah. You arrive in interesting times.

SparkyMan -- thanks for reminding me about Enigma. I had a housemate introduce me a few years ago.

Zingiber

 

[esclave_PP]

Thank you for the welcome!

 

[DJHyrrikhayne]

I can write to anything; I have over 1000 songs on my hard drive (mostly metal) so I'm never at a lack for a selection.

 

[niceguy2002tim]

I can write to anything; I have over 1000 songs on my hard drive (mostly metal) so I'm never at a lack for a selection.

Perhaps you can recommend something good and hard for a fellow metal listener?

-Tim

 

[SparkyMan]

Is everyone playing Enigma now?

Seems like I reminded people of an old treasure! Glad I could resurrect one of my favorites

 

[esclave_PP]

That and The Crystal Method -- Legion of Boom, Tweekend and Vegas -- three great albums!

 

[DJHyrrikhayne]

Some of my faves are Disturbed, Saliva, Cold, Sevendust, Three Days Grace, and Drowning Pool.

Perhaps you can recommend something good and hard for a fellow metal listener?

-Tim